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HGTV Names Bienville Square Alabama’s Best Park
HGTV has selected the best public parks and green spaces in every state, and Mobile’s historic Bienville Square received the honor for Alabama, Mobile Bay Now reports. HGTV noted the park’s connection to Mardi Gras while also crediting the recent renovation following Hurricane Sally in 2020. “Today, Mobile’s Bienville Square is the site of the state’s Mardi Gras festivities. This historic park takes up an entire city block and also hosts events like weddings, live concerts and Kids Days. Damaged by Hurricane Sally in 2020, the Square reopened in spring 2024, just in time to mark its bicentennial. Its large trees, iconic cast iron fountain, lawns, benches and paved paths make it a favorite,” the article said. The origins of the park date back to 1824 when the federal government reserved the plot as a city park, and it was eventually named after Mobile’s founder Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne, Sieur de Bienville.
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Actor Leon and Filmmaker Wes Miller Visit Birmingham on National Tour to Promote Legal Thriller ‘Wildcards’
Wes Miller and Leon Robinson knew they had to bring their legal thriller “Wildcards” to Birmingham. The film is currently on an advance screening tour across the country, ahead of its official release in 2027. Miller and Robinson wanted the tour to include stops in cities that played a vital role in the civil rights movement. In August, they screened “Wildcards” in Greensboro, North Carolina at the International Civil Rights Center and Museum. The building — and national landmark — houses the original F.W. Woolworth’s Dime store, the site of the 1960 Greensboro Four sit ins.
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West Homewood Golf Venue Wins Over Neighbors Ahead of Oct. 26 Council Vote
A proposed restaurant and outdoor golf entertainment venue planned for 504 and 508 Scott Street in West Homewood drew a wave of community support at a public hearing this week, with the Homewood City Council now set to decide its fate later this month. The Woods Golf & Social would bring an 18-hole putting course, a full-service bar, kitchen and entertainment area to the growing commercial strip, and backers packed the room to back the project ahead of the vote.
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Alabama’s Furnace Fest Baffles Attendees With AI-Designed Merch and Fyre Festival-Style Meals
Furnace Fest 2026, the event’s first installment under new ownership, has been a disaster, not least of all for its merch-related missteps. Over the weekend, the annual metal festival Furnace Fest made a not-so-triumphant return to Birmingham, Alabama, under new management. The event’s sale arrives following major financial struggles in 2025, leading to Peachtree Entertainment […]
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Birmingham Vegan Fest Returns November 8 With 60+ Vendors, Food Trucks, and Free Admission
Looking for something fun (and delicious!) to do with the family in Birmingham? Whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, or just looking to try something new, Birmingham Vegan Fest is returning to Cahaba Brewing Company on Sunday, November 8, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. And the best part? Admission is completely free!
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Homewood Centennial Weekend combines race, cake contest, picnic and fireworks
Homewood will mark its 100th birthday with a full day of Centennial events Saturday, Oct. 17, beginning with the Homewood First Responders 5K and Fun Run and continuing into the afternoon with a cake contest and community picnic at Central Park. The Homewood First Responders 5K will begin at 8...
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Birmingham Zoo Welcomes Young Male Giraffe From Dallas Zoo
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Birmingham Zoo has added a young male giraffe to its herd, less than a year and a half after the death of its longtime breeding male.... The post Birmingham Zoo Welcomes Young Male Giraffe From Dallas Zoo appeared first on Birmingham Free Press .
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The March Quilts, Celebrating Community, Legacy of the Civil Rights Era, Can Be Viewed Sunday at The Altamont School
The Altamont School will display the full collection of The March Quilts nonprofit arts initiative in a public event Sunday, Oct. 18, 1-3 p.m. The quilts, created by Alabama residents, are colorful, diverse and inspiring reflections about community and the legacy of the Civil Rights Era. Artist, educator and Altamont...
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Kitty Kat Haven celebrating 10th anniversary with ‘Katztoberfest’ at Cahaba Brewing
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Kitty Kat Haven’s eigth annual Katztoberfest event is being held on Halloween at Cahaba Brewing Company. The event was originally scheduled for Oct. 10, but organizers postponed it due to the threat of severe weather. Katztoberfest will feature live music, local vendors, raffle prizes and merchandise. The event is free to […]
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Birmingham Zoo welcomes new giraffe calf
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Birmingham Zoo has welcomed a new addition!. Onduli, a 1-year-old giraffe calf arrived from the Dallas Zoo. He was born on Sept. 24, 2025, so he only recently turned 1-year-old. Onduli was a part of the Dallas Zoo’s Giants of the Savanna habitat. His parents, Katie and Tebogo, remain at the Dallas Zoo.
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Homewood Library Foundation Trunk-or-Treat returns Oct. 18
The Homewood Library Foundation will host its annual Trunk-or-Treat on Sunday, Oct. 18, from 3-5 p.m. in the Homewood Public Library parking lot. The free, family-friendly event will feature local businesses, community organizations and individuals with decorated vehicles serving as treat stations. Families can expect costumes, creative trunk displays and a variety of candy, snacks and other giveaways.